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Urgent Care & Wellness Care
Whether your pet needs help right now or is due for a routine checkup, our team is ready.
Urgent Care
When your pet cannot wait, our on-call team is here. Call us right away and we will guide you through the next steps and prepare for your pet's arrival.
Call (305) 665-9400Wellness Care
Keep your dog or cat thriving with routine exams, vaccinations, dental checks, and preventive medicine that catches small problems before they grow.
Request a Wellness VisitWhy Briarwood
A Trusted Name on US-1 for Over Four Decades
Everything Under One Roof
From routine wellness to orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, our Miami hospital handles it all in one place. On-site advanced imaging, an in-house laboratory, a surgical suite, dentistry, grooming, and boarding mean your pet rarely needs a referral elsewhere.
As a privately owned hospital with fully electronic medical records, in-house and reference-lab testing, and access to consult specialists across the US, we pair the feel of a neighborhood practice with the capabilities of a modern one.
Answers the Same Day
Our on-site diagnostics run bloodwork, x-rays, and ultrasound during your visit, so treatment starts without the wait of an outside lab.
Doctors Who Know Your Pet
With more than 40 years of combined experience, our veterinarians follow your pet's whole health history. Preventive internal medicine keeps small problems small, year after year.
Care That Never Closes
Emergencies do not keep business hours. Our on-call service means an experienced team is reachable when your pet cannot wait until morning.
What We Do
Complete Care for Every Stage of Life
A full range of veterinary services for dogs and cats, delivered by one team that knows your pet.
Diagnostics
Digital x-ray, ultrasound, ECG, and same-day in-house lab work help our Miami veterinarians reach an accurate diagnosis without the wait.
Internal & Preventive Medicine
Wellness exams, internal medicine, and preventive plans keep Miami dogs and cats healthy through every season of the year.
Surgery
Orthopedic and soft-tissue procedures with safe anesthesia, careful monitoring, and gentle handling for Miami dogs and cats.
Dentistry
Dental cleanings, extractions, root canals, and oral exams protect the teeth and overall health of Miami dogs and cats.
Vaccinations
Yearly vaccines and boosters keep Miami dogs and cats protected against preventable disease all year long.
Grooming
Baths, dips, medicated treatments, and prescription flea control keep Miami pets of every size clean and comfortable.
Our Team
Meet Our Veterinarians
Client Stories
What Our Clients Say
"Seen the sign on US1 all my life… was recommended to have a tooth extraction for a rescue now adopted dog named "G". I popped in on my way to work and was so pleasantly surprised at not just the friendliness. But the knowledgeable staff that really showed interest in us, which was noticed and very appreciated as I am a rescue/foster advocate. Preliminary pre-surgical labs were thorough and well priced and surgery went exceptionally well! Happy to recommend and will most definitely be back."
Jennifer Garbarino
Miami, FL
"There is no one I trust more with the health and care of my dogs and cats. Everyone is kind and, most importantly, dedicated. I highly recommend Briarwood Animal Hospital!!"
Janice Sands
Miami, FL
"Our lab had ACL surgery on her knee and is now back to normal running around."
Howard Reeder
Miami, FL
Common Questions
Yes. Briarwood Animal Hospital is a full-service small and large animal practice. We care for dogs and cats every day, and our doctors also run a mobile equine veterinary division for horses. Whatever kind of companion you have, one experienced team looks after them.
We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and we are closed Sunday. We also provide on-call emergency and urgent care, so if your pet has a crisis after hours, call (305) 665-9400 and our team will guide you.
The easiest way is to call us at (305) 665-9400, or request an appointment through our request an appointment. We will find a time that works and let you know what to bring for your visit.
Absolutely. Our hospital sits right on US-1 at the Pinecrest border, minutes from Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Kendall, Coral Gables, and South Miami. Families across South Miami-Dade have trusted us with their pets since 1981.
Yes. We offer comfortable pet boarding with a veterinarian on site, and full grooming with baths, medicated dips, and flea control. Many families combine boarding, grooming, and a wellness visit in a single trip.
Ready to Give Your Pet Great Care?
New patients are always welcome. Call today or request an appointment online.